PETERSHAM — The First Congregational Parish, Unitarian Petersham is back in action after a restful summer with a full schedule of programs planned for Sundays, starting at 10:30 a.m. from September through to the annual Christmas celebrations. Rev. Inanna Arthen will conduct Unitarian services twice a month. Church activities can also be followed on the parish website: https://petershamunitarian.org/

The 2019 fall schedule includes the following:

Sunday, Sept. 15 – Poet Carol Mays will present “The Path to Celebrating Totality” which will include poems as illustrations. Gary Blanchard will provide musical accompaniment.

Sept. 22 – Harvest/Autumn Equinox – Rev. Inanna Arthen.

Sept. 29 – Katja Esser (meet in the Ladies Parlor).

Oct. 6 – Immigration – Rev. Inanna Arthen.

Oct. 13 – Robert Rocheleau “Truth, Beauty and Goodness.”

Oct. 20 – Inanna Arthen.

Oct. 27 – Pledge Sunday Brunch – in the Dining Room.

Nov. 3 – Rini Kilcoyne.

Nov. 10 – Veterans’ Day – Rev. Inanna Arthen.

Nov. 17 – Bonnie MacCracken – Chairman of the State Commission on the Status of Women and Girls.

Nov. 24 – Interfaith Thanksgiving – Rev. Inanna Arthen.

Dec. 1 – Hattie Nestel “Reconsidering Siddur.”

Dec. 8 – Rev. Inanna Arthen.

Dec. 15 – Rini Kilcoyne.

Dec. 22 – Winter Solstice – Seasonal Celebration – share your winter traditions.

Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. – Christmas Eve – Rev. Inanna Arthen.

Dec. 29 – Fellowship Discussion “Personal dreams, successes and frustrations in our efforts to make a difference in the world individually.”